Cushion-wheel



C. .I. JACKSON. CUSHION WHEEL. APPLICATION FILED MAR..23| 19H.

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1,381,996. PatentedJune ZI, 1921:

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UNITED STATES CHARLES J. JACKSON, OF GALVA, ILLINOIS.

CUSHION-WHEEL Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented June 21, 1921.

Application filed March 23, 1917. Serial No. 157,007.

T 0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that-I, CHARLES J. JACKSON, acitizen of the United States, residing at Galva, in the county of Henry and State of Illinois, have invented a new and useful Cushion-W heel, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to cushion wheels.

The object of the invention is to construct a solid rubber tire as a substitute for a pneumatic tire, in which the rubber cushion will be made in short sections, divided both longitudinally and transversely of the wheel, said. sections being firmly secured in place and held from lateral and longitudinal dis placement.

In the accompanying drawings I have illustrated a few of the forms in which my invention incapable of being embodied.

Figure 1 is a fragmentary side elevation of a wheel illustrating the application ol the invention thereto.

F 2 is atransverse sectional view on the line 22 of Fig. 1, looking in the direction of the arrow.

Fig. 3 is a transversesectional view on the line 33 of Fig. 1, looking in the direction of the arrow.

Figs. 4.- to 7 inclusive are similar transverse sectional views illustrating modified forms of the invention.

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary plan view of one of the annular members, showing the arrangement of locking plates thereon.

Figsfi) and 10 are transverse sectional views through a wheel showing the application of my invention to metallic fellies hav- Fig. 11 is a transverse sectional view. on the line 11- 11 of Fig. 12, looking in the direction of the arrow and illustrating a further form of the invention.

Fig. 12 is a fragmentary side elevation of a wheel embodying the form of the invention illustrated in Flg. 11.

Fig. 13 is a detail plan view lllustratlng one form of locking plate and spacing plate.

Fig. 17 is a detail view showing the relation of the locking plate of Fig. 13 to its spacing plate. Figs. 18 and 19 are views illustrating several ways in which the locking plate of Fig; 1e and its spacing plate may be joined.

Fig. 20 is a plan view illustrating a fur,- ther modified form of spacing plate and lock.

Fig. 21 is a vertical section of the same. 7 Figs. 22 and 23 are detail sectional views, illustrating a further modified form of the invention.

Referring to Figs. 1, 2 and 3, I have there shown the wheel having a felly 1 and spokes 2, which in the constructions here shown are preferably of wood. Fixed to the telly 1 is a one piece member or channel ring 3having side flanges at. A sectional cushion 5 of suitable resilient material such as rubber is mounted within the channel ring 3. An outer member or channel ring 6 surrounds the rubber cushion, and, as here shown, is in two angular sections or parts 7 and 8 having overlapping transverse flanges 9 and side flanges 10 engaging the sides of the cushion.

Locking plates 11, or as illustrated in Fig. 7, 11, are provided for connecting the inner channel ring to the telly and locking plates 11 are provided for connecting the parts or sections of the outer channel ring together. These plates project into the body of the rubber cushion and serve as a bank or anchoring devices therefor. As shown in Fig. 1, in dotted lines, the plates 11" oi the outer channel ring are arranged alternately longitudinally and transversely around the wheel. The same arrangement isdprovided upon the inner channel ring and as shown the transversely extending plates of one ring are arranged in radial. alinement with the longitudinally extending plates of the other ring.

As shown in Fig. 2; the plates 11 are pro vided with stems12, which may be either square or round and fit in openings or slots in the transverse portions of the members or rings 3. The plat-es 11 and 11 are preferably cut from flat pieces of steel or are of 1 by means of the plates 11. The sections 5 and 5 are then placed within the channel member 3 upon opposite sides of the longitudinally extending plates 11 and between the transversely extending plates 11 of the lower channel member. The parts 7 and 8 are then mounted upon the cushion one at a time with their transverse flanges in overlapping position, as shown in Fig. 2. The plates 11 are then driven through the slots 6 in the transverse flanges of the parts 7 and 8 to secure them together. The circumferentially extending plates 11 project between the transversely arranged sections 5 and 5 and the transversely extending plates 11 will project between the ends of adjacent circumferentially extending sections.

Mounted outside of and encircling the outer channel member 6 is a standardband 13, which may be used or not, as desired.

Surrounding the band 13 is aregular solid rubber, pneumatic, or other tire 14. The construction above described is one which has been found to be very durable and one which does not impair the resiliency of the wheel. The plates 11 or 11 perform the dual function of locking the several parts of the channel rings together and to the folly and of serving as a bank for the cushion. g V

In Fig. 4,1 have illustrated a slightly modified form of the invention in which the inner channel member 3 is in two parts like the construction of the outer channel member 6 in the form shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The outer channel member 6 of the form shown in Fig. 4 is provided with an integral rib 15 which extends C11CL1II1fQfG11- tially therearound and is located at the longitu'dinal meeting line of the sections of the rubber cushion 5. This rib takes the place of the longitudinally arrangedplates 11 of the outer member described in connection with Figs. '1, 2 and 3. The parts of the inner channel member 3 are locked together by longitudinally extending and transversely extending locking plates 11'. The transverse plates for the inner ChZtIl-r nel member, however, are not shown, but the arrangement of the plates is the same as that in the figures first described. The outer channel member 6 is also provided with transversely arranged plates 11. It is to be understood, however, that both Of'tlle channel members of the wheel may be of the two part construction described or both may be of the one piece construction according to the conditions and requirements.

The cushion 5 shown in Fig. 4 is divided transversely into sections which are in turn centrally divided circumferentially to form two parts 5, 5 to each section as in the previously described forms, and the plates 11 and. 11 respectively of the inner and outer channel members are adapted to fit in the spaces between the various sections thus formed.

In assembling the construction shown in Fig. 4:, the inner ring of the channel member 3 is first secured permanently upon the folly 1, the left hand sections of the cushion 5 (as viewed in Fig. 41) are then placed in position in the outer channel member 6, with th transverse locking plates 11 thereof betweenthe ends ofthe said circumferential sections, and the longitudinally disposed plates 11 to lie between the two transverse section of 5.

The outer channel member 6 with the left hand part of the cushion 5 and the plates 11 therein, is then placed over'the inner ring of the member 3.which is secured to the folly 1'. The longitudinal and transverse locking plates 11 of the innermember 3 are then placed in the seats provided for them in the inner ring of the member 3 and the felly 1. It will be seen that the radial thickness of the sections of the cushion 5 is substantially equal to the space between the inner circumferential face of the outer channel ring 6 and the outer circumferential face of the inner ring of the member 3, and that the inturned flange 6 of the ring is substantially equal in length to the thickness of the outer ring of the memher, 3.

It is then possible to place the right hand sections of the cushion 5 in position upon the outer circumferential face of the inner ring of the member 3, when their outer circumferential faces will easily pass with in the inner edge of the inturned flange 6 on the right side of the ring 6 (in Fig. i), andlastly, the outer ring of the member 3, having suitable slots 3 provided therein for the reception of the several securing pins or legs forming part of the plates 11 and 11, is slipped in place upon the inner ring and forces the sections of the cushion 5 outwardly and within the flanges of the outer ring 6 when they are securely held in place, the frictional engagement between the rings of the member 3 beingsuflicient to prevent their disengagement.

The outer channel ring having the tire 14:1111Q1e11'1 and also the band 13 may now be applied and secured, or the same may have been previously positioned.

11 5, T have shownthe application of my invention to a double tire construction. in this figure, a felly 1 is provided iaving fixed thereto an inner channel ring 3 provided with outtnrned flanges l and a longitudinally extending rib 15*. Mount ed within the channel ring 3 is the cushion 5" formed as in the other constructions of a plurality of sections. The cushion is inclosed by the outer channel ring 6". This ring is in two sections 7 and 8 having overlapping transverse flanges 9 which are locked together by means of the longitudinally extending plates 1.1 Transverse plates are not shown but are to be used as in the form first described. Longitudinally extending plates, however, have not been provided for the inner channel ring inasmuch as the rib 15" takes the place thereof. The inner ring, however is fixed to the telly by means of a transversely extencing plate 11. The plates and rib are located at the longitudinal and transverse meeting lines of the sections of the cushion. Surroundin the sectional channel member 6" is the usua band 13 to the outside of which are fined a pair of tires 16 and 17.

In Fig. (3, the inner member or ring 3 is not channeled as in the forms above described, but an outer sectional channel ring G is provided with vertically extending flanges 10 which are much wider than the flanges above described, and extend nearly to the member 3. interposed between the rings 3 and G a cushion Locking plates 11 lock the ring 3" to thefelly while similar plates 11 lock the sections of the outer ring together. Both the outer and inner plates are mounted in the cushion for the purpose specified. In other respects the construction shown in Fig. 6 is the same as the previously described constructions.

In the construction shown in Fig. 7, the outer member or ring 6 is devoid of flanges, while the inner channel ring 3 has extra wide flanges l approaching very closely the outer ring. The locking plates 11 in this case connect the parts of the inner channel member together and to the telly and are arranged in the cushion 5. The construction in other respects is the same as above described.

Referring to Fig. 9, I have there shown a construction comprising an inner channel member or ring 3 to which wire spokes 18 are directly connected and which constitutes a metallic telly. The inner channel member 3 is provided with a central rib extending longitudinally around the wheel and fitted in the cushion 5 The cushion 5 is sinrrounded by a channel ring 6 of a construction similar to that shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The channel rings have fastened thereto the plates 11. disposed in the cushion. in the manner above described.

In the construction shown in Fig. 1. a metallic tel -v l. is provided having wire spokes 2] .1. etached to this telly is an inner channel member or ring 3 having the cushion mounted therein with the outer chan el member 6 inclosiug the cushion. rranojrd in the cushion and attached to the channel members or rings are the locking plates 11?.

A In the forms above described and illustrated in Figs. 4 to 7, 9 and 10, the plates 11 or 11'" except as modified by the ribs 15, etc, are arranged. in the manner illustrated in Figs. 1 to 3 and are of the same construction as there illustrated.

In Figs. 11 and 12. l have illustrated aform of the invention which may be the preferred onev .ln the construction there shown a felly is provided having attached thereto an inner channel member or ring 21 comprising angular sections or parts 22 and 23 having ;he transverse flanges 2d and 25 arranged side by side with each other and spaced apart as shown in Fig. 11. A similar outer channel or ring member 26 is provided comprising angular sections 27 and 28 which are arranged like the sections of the inner channel ring or member. interposed between these a'ngs or members and between the lateral flanges 29 and 30 thereof is a rubber cushion 31.

In order to lock the sections of the channel rings or members against separation I have provided locking plates of various kinds. A. plate embodying one form is clearly shown at the upper part of Fig. 11 and. in Fig. '13. This plate is provided upon one end of one edge with a beveled lug 83 and with a round or square lug 3 1 at the other end of the edge. The lug 34 fits or is riveted within the opening 35 in one section of the channel member, while the beveled lug 33 is adapted to be inserted into and wedged within the slot 36 of the other section of the channel 'member whereby the two sections. are wedged together against separation. As shown at the upper part of Fig. 11 and in Fig. 13, the plateSQ is arranged radially of the wheel at right angles to the channel ring and is fitted in the cushion sections 31.

Another form of locking plate is illustrated at the lower part of F 11 and in Figs. 14 and 15 and indicated at 32. In the construction here shown the lugs 33 and 84 instead of being arranged upon the edge as in the construction shown in Fig. 13 are arranged upon the flat side of the plate. In other. respects the construction is the same. As shown in Fig. 16, the beveled lug may also be provided with an additional bevel as shown at 37 whereby the plates 3232 may be easily disengaged from the sections.

As shown in Figs. 11 and 12, the locking plate 32 is upon the outer channel member, while the locking plate 32 is used upon the inner channel member, the plates oi one member being staggered withrelation to the plates of the other member These plates may be used in different arrangements, however, and either separately or together, according to conditions.

As shown in Figs. 11, 13, let and 15, the sections of each channel ring are separated by means of vertical spacing plates 38 arranged longitudinally around the wheel and projecting between the sections to hold them inseparated position. The spacing plates intersect the plane of the locking plates 32 or 32 and are slightly modified in order that they may be properly positioned accord ing to which form of locking plate they intersect.

When the spacing plate 38 is used with the locking plate 32 shown at the upper part of Fig. 11, the two plates cross each other and are arranged at right angles, as shown in Figs. l1, 12, 13 and 17. In order to allow this crossing or intersection of the plates, the plate 32 at the edge adiacent to its ring is provided with a recess or notch 39, while the plate 38 is provided with a corresponding recess or notch 40 at the edge remote from its ring one plate fitting in the notch or the other plate, substantially as shown.

Where the locking plate 32 shown in 14, however, is used, the spacing plate is either of the construction shown in Fig. 18, or Fig. 19. its shown in Fig. 18, the spacing plate is provided with a slot ll through which the locking plate 32 extends, the slot being sutliciently large to permit the lugs 32 and 34 to pass therethrough. in the construction shown in Fig. 19, the slot all of the spacing plate is open at the top shown 2 in order to allow the lugs oi the locking plate 32 to disengage the spacing plate. The spacing plates being arranged vertica ly and extending longitudinally are located between the sections of the cushion interposedbetween the channel members or rings, while the plates 32 being arranged radially are likewise located between the sections of the cushion and extend transversely thereof whereby these plates serve to bank the cushion. It should also be noticed that the locking plates also serve to loclr the spacing plates in position against both longitudinal and radial movement with reference to the wheel.

As in the previously described forms, the cushion 31, shown in Fig. l is also arranged in circumferential and t ansverse sections.

In assembling this form the left hand pieces or blocks of the cushion 81 (as viewed in said figure) may be first placed within. the angular sections 23 and 28 of the inner and outer channel rings, respectively, the inner angular section having been previously secured to the telly 20. llhe right hand pieces or blocks of the cushion 31 are arranged within the angular sections 22 and 27 of the inner and outer channel. rings respectively with the locking plates 32 and 32 secured to the latter, the plates 32 located between the pieces or blocks while the spacing plates 38, which are suitably notched to assume the relation to the transverselocking plates 32 and.

32 shown in Figs. 11 and 17, are then positioned on the plates 32 and 32 and the entire Figs. 20 and 21 l right hand side of the cushion, thus described, is forced into locking engagement with the le 't hand side thereof, the resiliency of the plates 32 and 32 permitting the lugs 38 and 33 to advance and enter their respective seats.

ln certain instances, it may be advisable to'coinbine the locking platev and the spacing plate in one integral construction. and in have shown such a construction. l have there shown, however, only one of the channel rings, but either or both of char el rings above described illustrated in- 11 may be supplied h the combiner; pacer and locking plate. 1 channel ring Oll1PTlS6S sections and having transverse flanges $6 and 47 arin line and separated by the slot a8. trans erse flange of one section is'pro- 1d d witha slot 49 and the other transverse *itl an opening The combined oclri g plat and spacer 51 comprises a lonlly est nding medial portion 52 and ansversely extending radial end portions iii-land the r L. The eiidporticn is provided with a lug 55 adapted to engage the hole 50 while the portion 54; is provided with seer-responding beveled lug 56 adapted to be wedged in the slot The outer edge 5? of the central portion 52, it will be noticed from an inspection of Fig. 21 extends beyond the COTTGSPODCllDg edges of the end portions and 5-.l and projects into the slot 8 to keep the sections spaced'apart. portions will be arranged in the cushion as in the forms above described.

In 22 23, l have shown a simple "l" piece which constitutes a substitute for the channel rings or members of the various terms above illustrated. This T piece comprises the annular portion 59 and the longitudinally entenuing central annular rib 60 which is adapted to be fitted within the resilient cushion or rubber interposed bethe portion 59. One edge of the'plate and the edge of the rib (SO'are .provided with notches and 65, whereby the plate and rib are interiitted with the inner edges of the rib and plate intersecting each other. The plate adds to stability of the 'l'.

The cushion may be of a solid construction or provided with holes and grooves, as shown in Fig. 5, to increase the resiliency thereof.

The plates or anchoring devices 11 or 11 in addition to performing the function of locking the several sections of the rings together are also arranged longitudinally and transversely of the wheel in order to serve as a bank or as anchoring devices to prevent together simulating substantially The circumferential or lengthwise creeping of the cushion with reference to the rings and also to prevent lateral movements thereof.

In the construction shown in Figs. 11 and 12, the locking plates 32 also constitute anchoring devices which prevent the circumi erential creeping of the cushion with relation to the rings thereof. The spacing plates 38 are likewise fitted within the cushion and extend longitudinally and prevent the late 'al displacement or movement of the cushion.

What is claimed is 1. In a cushion wheel, inner and outer rings, one of which comprises angular sections having overlapping transverse flanges, a sectional cushion interposed between said rings, and a series of anchoring plates arranged alternately longitudinally and transversely of the sectional ring and disposed in said cushion between the sections thereof, said plates having locking engagement with said flanges and spacing apart the sections of the cushion both longitudinally and transversely.

2. In a cushion wheel, inner and outer rings, one of which comprises angular sections, a cushion interposed between the same, and transversely disposed locking plates provided with lugs engaging openings in the sections for locking the same.

3. In a cushion wheel, a pair of rings, one of which comprises angular sections, a cushion interposed between said rings, and looking plates provided with lugs engaging openings in the sections for locking the sections together.

l. In a cushion wheel, inner and outer rings, one of which comprises angular sections having overlapping transverse flanges with openings, a sectional cushion interposed between said rings, and transversely extending locking plates having engaging portions entering the openings of said sections for connecting and locking the sections together.

5. In a cushion wheel, inner and outer sectional channel members, a cushion interposed between said members, plates provided with lugs for locking the sections together, and spacing plates arranged at right angles to the first-mentioned plates and projecting between the sections.

6. In a cushion wheel, inner and outer sectional channel members, a cushion interposed between said members, a tire encircling the outer of said members, and plates having lugs at the opposite ends thereof for connecting the sections of each member together, one of said lugs being adapted to be inserted within the opening of one section and the other lug being beveled whereby it engages the opposite section with wedging effect to draw the sections together.

7 In a cushion wheel, a pair of sectional channel members, a cushion interposed between said members, a tire upon the outer of said members, means for locking said members together comprising a plate having lugs at its opposite ends, one of said lugs being beveled, and a spacing plate arranged at right angles to the locking plate, having an interlocking engagement therewith, fitted in said cushion and interposed between said sections.

8. In a cushion wheel, inner and outer rings, one of said rings comprising angular sections having transverse flanges, and both of said rings having side flanges, the corresponding side flanges of said rings lying in the same vertical plane, a sectional cushion interposed between the side flanges of said rings, and longitudinally and transversely arranged plates disposed in said cushion be tween the rings and spaced apart, both rings being retained in place by said plates.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto aflixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

' CHARLES J. JACKSON.

Witnesses:

MnnsHALL MILLS, DON Ro'rrrenn. 

